法華玄論 7.23

7.23

Sixth is explaining cause and effect. In terms of the original, it is entirely the conversion of the fruit. In terms of distinguishing the trace, it establishes affinity in the past; manifesting the trace of a novice is merely causal and not the fruit. From stopping midway at a city, it is called the trace of the fruit. Between these two, it is either cause or fruit.